Thursday, November 1, 2012

Combine local food, Girl Scouts and a church potluck on Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church.

Girl Scout Troop 3260 is hosting a locavore potluck lunch at 12:15 p.m. Sunday at the church, 3715 Rea Road. All you have to bring is a dish to share that's made from locally grown or produced food.

While the lunch is aimed at church members, a spokesperson for the church said they're willing to open it to the public. "We'll see what happens," she said Thursday. "I'd never even heard of a locavore before this."

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So excited to see this. Our Girl Scout Troop has been working on the Lacavore Patch for several months at our meetings. The steps they are taking include: exploring the benefits and challenges of going local, finding local food sources, cooking simple dishes showcasing local ingredients, creating a recipe with local ingredients, and having a local cooking challenge...our pot luck! The troop is looking forward to sharing what they have learned with our church sponsor, Wesley.

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